Cost of Living Comparison Between Falkland Islands and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Falkland Islands and United States

😐 Solo nomad: Falkland Islands is 14.7% more expensive than United States without rent, and 15.8% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Falkland Islands is 12% more expensive than United States without rent, and 20.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$26.77 FKP 19.67
$20.33 $20.33
31.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$80.7 FKP 59.3
$74.4 $74.4
8.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
-
$11.49 $11.49
-
Cappuccino
$2.79 FKP 2.05
$5.09 $5.09
-45.19%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.86 FKP 1.37
$2.54 $2.54
-26.77%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.4 FKP 1.03
$2.11 $2.11
-33.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.42 FKP 3.25
$6.09 $6.09
-27.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.31 FKP 2.43
$7.1 $7.1
-53.38%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.35 FKP 1.72
$1.08 $1.08
117.59%
White Bread (500g)
$3.14 FKP 2.3
$3.7 $3.7
-15.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.87 FKP 0.64
$4.65 $4.65
-81.29%
Eggs
$7.51 FKP 5.52
$4.21 $4.21
78.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.09 FKP 2.27
$12.75 $12.75
-75.76%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.91 FKP 4.34
$12.24 $12.24
-51.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.72 FKP 7.14
$16.08 $16.08
-39.55%
Apples (1kg)
$6.99 FKP 5.14
$5.41 $5.41
29.21%
Banana (1kg)
$5.11 FKP 3.75
$1.73 $1.73
195.38%
Oranges (1kg)
$5.41 FKP 3.97
$4.37 $4.37
23.80%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.38 FKP 3.95
$4.94 $4.94
8.91%
Potato (1kg)
$2.46 FKP 1.81
$2.88 $2.88
-14.58%
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 FKP 0.53
$3.07 $3.07
-76.22%
Lettuce (1 head)
$4.98 FKP 3.66
$2.25 $2.25
121.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
-
$2.21 $2.21
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$18.56 FKP 13.64
$10.09 $10.09
83.94%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.96 FKP 8.79
$14.73 $14.73
-18.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$1.91 $1.91
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.23 FKP 0.9
$3.54 $3.54
-65.25%
🚌 Getting Around
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$2.56 $2.56
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$63.9 $63.9
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
-
$3.81 $3.81
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$1.77 $1.77
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$30.4 $30.4
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.86 FKP 1.37
$0.94 $0.94
97.87%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$2,760 FKP 2,028
$30K $30K
-90.79%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
-
$25.8K $25.8K
-
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$406 FKP 298
$209 $209
94.34%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$90 FKP 66.2
$57.9 $57.9
55.64%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$517 FKP 380
$71.1 $71.1
627.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$15 FKP 11.02
$45.88 $45.88
-67.31%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.49 FKP 18
$22.25 $22.25
10.07%
Cinema Ticket
$11.02 FKP 8.1
$14.14 $14.14
-22.07%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$603 FKP 443
$1,373 $1,373
-56.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$22.4K $22.4K
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
-
$51.5 $51.5
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
-
$41.96 $41.96
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60.8 FKP 44.64
$88.3 $88.3
-31.22%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
-
$112 $112
-
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,199 FKP 881
$1,731 $1,731
-30.75%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$670 FKP 493
$1,446 $1,446
-53.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,293 FKP 1,685
$2,846 $2,846
-19.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,361 FKP 1,000
$2,366 $2,366
-42.47%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$3,245 $3,245
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$2,667 $2,667
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Falkland Islands
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,037 FKP 2,966
$4,312 $4,312
-6.39%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7
6.51
7.53%

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Last update for Falkland Islands: October 29, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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